Course Creation System

Course Creation System

Create educational content for Support Forge AI Academy and client training.

AI Academy Overview

Platform: support-forge.com/​academy Focus: AI tools for business productivity Audience: Small business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs Style: Practical, hands-on, results-focused

Course Structure Framework

Standard Course Structure

COURSE: [Course Title]
======================

TARGET AUDIENCE
- Who is this for?
- What should they already know?
- What will they be able to do after?

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. [Outcome 1 - action verb + specific skill]
2. [Outcome 2]
3. [Outcome 3]

MODULES
-------
Module 1: [Foundation/​Introduction]
  - Lesson 1.1: [Topic]
  - Lesson 1.2: [Topic]
  - Lesson 1.3: [Topic]
  - Quiz/​Exercise

Module 2: [Core Concept]
  - Lesson 2.1: [Topic]
  - Lesson 2.2: [Topic]
  - Lesson 2.3: [Topic]
  - Quiz/​Exercise

Module 3: [Advanced/​Applied]
  - Lesson 3.1: [Topic]
  - Lesson 3.2: [Topic]
  - Lesson 3.3: [Topic]
  - Final Project

DURATION: X hours total

Lesson Structure

LESSON [X.X]: [Title]
=====================

OBJECTIVES
- By the end of this lesson, you will...

CONTENT
-------
[Main teaching content - text, diagrams, examples]

KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Point 1
- Point 2
- Point 3

HANDS-ON EXERCISE
[Practical exercise with step-by-step instructions]

RESOURCES
- [Link to tool]
- [Download/​template]
- [Further reading]

NEXT STEPS
→ [What comes next in the learning path]

AI Academy Course Ideas

Flagship Courses

1. Claude Code Fundamentals

Duration: 4-6 hours
Level: Beginner
Price: Free / $49

Modules:
1. Getting Started with Claude Code
   - What is Claude Code?
   - Installation and setup
   - Your first conversation
   - Understanding the interface

2. Essential Commands and Workflows
   - File operations
   - Code editing
   - Project navigation
   - Common tasks

3. Working with MCP Servers
   - What are MCP servers?
   - Installing your first MCP server
   - Popular integrations (GitHub, Gmail, etc.)
   - Troubleshooting connections

4. Customization and Productivity
   - CLAUDE.md configuration
   - Custom skills basics
   - Keyboard shortcuts
   - Tips and tricks

5. Real-World Projects
   - Project: Automate a daily task
   - Project: Code review workflow
   - Project: Documentation generator

2. AI-Powered Business Automation

Duration: 6-8 hours
Level: Intermediate
Price: $99-149

Modules:
1. Automation Mindset
   - Identifying automation opportunities
   - ROI of automation
   - Building vs. buying

2. Email and Communication Automation
   - Gmail integration
   - Auto-responses and templates
   - Email triage workflows

3. Document and Data Processing
   - PDF handling
   - Spreadsheet automation
   - Report generation

4. Calendar and Scheduling
   - Calendar management
   - Meeting prep automation
   - Follow-up systems

5. Custom Workflows
   - Building your own automations
   - Connecting multiple tools
   - Maintenance and updates

3. AI for Small Business Owners

Duration: 3-4 hours
Level: Beginner
Price: Free / $29

Modules:
1. AI Tools Landscape
   - What AI can (and can't) do
   - Choosing the right tools
   - Cost considerations

2. Quick Wins with AI
   - Content creation
   - Email writing
   - Research and summaries

3. Customer Service with AI
   - Responding to inquiries
   - FAQ automation
   - Review management

4. Marketing with AI
   - Social media content
   - Ad copy
   - SEO basics

Mini-Courses / Tutorials

Quick Start Guides (30-60 min)

• Setting Up Claude Code in 30 Minutes
• Your First MCP Integration
• Gmail Automation Basics
• GitHub + Claude Code Workflow

Deep Dives (1-2 hours)

• Advanced MCP Server Configuration
• Building Custom Skills
• Claude Code for Web Developers
• Claude Code for Data Analysis

Content Creation Templates

Video Script Template

VIDEO: [Title]
Duration: [X minutes]

HOOK (0:00-0:15)
----------------
[Attention-grabbing opening]
"Have you ever struggled with [problem]? In this video,
I'll show you exactly how to [solution]."

INTRO (0:15-0:30)
-----------------
[Brief context]
"I'm Perry from Support Forge, and I help businesses
leverage AI tools to work smarter."

MAIN CONTENT (0:30-[X:XX])
--------------------------
Section 1: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/​example
- Transition

Section 2: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/​example
- Transition

Section 3: [Topic]
- Key point
- Demo/​example

RECAP ([X:XX]-[X:XX])
---------------------
"Let's quickly recap what we covered:
1. [Point 1]
2. [Point 2]
3. [Point 3]"

CTA ([X:XX]-end)
----------------
"If you found this helpful, [subscribe/​like/​etc.].
For more AI tutorials, check out [link].
Drop any questions in the comments!"

Tutorial Article Template

# [How to Do X with Y]

**Reading time**: X minutes
**Difficulty**: Beginner/​Intermediate/​Advanced
**Prerequisites**: [What they need first]

## What You'll Learn

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:
- [Outcome 1]
- [Outcome 2]
- [Outcome 3]

## Why This Matters

[1-2 paragraphs on the problem this solves and benefits]

## Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- [ ] [Requirement 1]
- [ ] [Requirement 2]

## Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1: [Action]

[Explanation]

```code or command```

[Screenshot if applicable]

### Step 2: [Action]

[Explanation]

```code or command```

### Step 3: [Action]

[Continue pattern...]

## Common Issues and Solutions

**Problem**: [Issue]
**Solution**: [Fix]

**Problem**: [Issue]
**Solution**: [Fix]

## Next Steps

Now that you've learned [skill], you might want to:
- [Related tutorial link]
- [Advanced topic]
- [Practical application]

## Resources

- [Official documentation]
- [Related tools]
- [Community/​support]

Exercise Template

EXERCISE: [Title]
=================

OBJECTIVE
---------
[What students will accomplish]

ESTIMATED TIME
--------------
[X minutes]

INSTRUCTIONS
------------
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]
4. [Continue...]

DELIVERABLE
-----------
[What they should have at the end]

SUCCESS CRITERIA
----------------
□ [Checkpoint 1]
□ [Checkpoint 2]
□ [Checkpoint 3]

HINTS (if stuck)
----------------
- Hint 1: [Guidance without giving answer]
- Hint 2: [More specific guidance]

SOLUTION
--------
[Collapsed/​hidden solution with explanation]

Client Training Materials

Training Session Outline

TRAINING SESSION: [Topic]
=========================
Client: [Client Name]
Duration: [X hours]
Date: [Date]

OBJECTIVES
----------
After this session, [Client] will be able to:
1. [Objective]
2. [Objective]
3. [Objective]

AGENDA
------
[Time] - Introduction and setup check
[Time] - [Topic 1]
[Time] - Hands-on practice
[Time] - [Topic 2]
[Time] - Hands-on practice
[Time] - Q&A and next steps

MATERIALS PROVIDED
------------------
□ [Handout/​guide]
□ [Cheat sheet]
□ [Recording link]
□ [Resource links]

FOLLOW-UP
---------
- Support available until [date]
- Follow-up session on [date]

Quick Reference Card Template

╔════════════════════════════════════════╗
║     [TOOL NAME] QUICK REFERENCE        ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════╣
║                                        ║
║  COMMON COMMANDS                       ║
║  ───────────────                       ║
║  [command] - [what it does]            ║
║  [command] - [what it does]            ║
║  [command] - [what it does]            ║
║                                        ║
║  KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS                    ║
║  ──────────────────                    ║
║  [shortcut] - [action]                 ║
║  [shortcut] - [action]                 ║
║                                        ║
║  TIPS                                  ║
║  ────                                  ║
║  • [Tip 1]                             ║
║  • [Tip 2]                             ║
║                                        ║
║  HELP                                  ║
║  ────                                  ║
║  [Support contact/​resource]            ║
║                                        ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════╝

Recording Best Practices

Video Recording

• Use clear, simple language
• Show, don't just tell
• Pause for complex steps
• Keep videos under 10 minutes (series for longer)
• Include chapter markers

Screen Recording Tips

• Clean desktop, hide bookmarks bar
• Use zoom for important elements
• Highlight cursor when clicking
• 1080p minimum resolution
• Good audio is more important than video

Tools

• Loom: Quick recordings, easy sharing
• OBS: Free, professional quality
• ScreenFlow (Mac): Full-featured editor
• Camtasia: Windows screen recording

Course Delivery

Platform Options

• support-forge.com: Custom pages
• Notion: Simple course delivery
• Teachable/​Thinkific: Full LMS features
• YouTube (unlisted): Video hosting

Pricing Models

• Free: Lead generation, brand building
• Paid one-time: $29-299 depending on depth
• Subscription: Monthly access to all content
• Included with service: Training as part of packages

Quick Commands

"Create course outline for [topic]" → Generate course structure

"Write lesson on [topic]" → Create lesson content

"Tutorial for [how to do X]" → Step-by-step tutorial

"Training materials for [client] on [topic]" → Client-specific training docs

"Quick reference card for [tool]" → Cheat sheet/​reference